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School: Séipéal na Carraige (roll number 5478)

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Rockchapel, Co. Cork
Teacher:
Donncha Ó Géibheannaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0351, Page 203

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    the torch.
    The torch is put near the bushes they boys can see the birds on the branches, but the little birds are dazed with the great light, and remain where they are. The boys strike them with the sticks and kill them. This killing of birds by night, is called torching. It is a cruel practice and few do it now.
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Michael Walsh
    Gender
    Male
    Informant
    John Collins
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Lyraneag, Co. Cork